COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course is designed for the beginning relocation agent or for those persons interested in a basic knowledge of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act). The purpose is to answer questions, meet technical needs, and broaden the knowledge of those engaged in the relocation of persons displaced as a result of a Federal or Federally-funded project. The course covers all functional areas of the relocation assistance program, with emphasis on residential displacements.

This course is part of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Relocation under the Uniform Act. To learn more about how you can achieve a certificate in Relocation visit the NHI Web site at http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/training/cert_programs.aspx.

OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Explain the principles of the Uniform Act and implementing regulations

Describe the Uniform Act planning requirements

Describe an agency's advisory services responsibilities

Describe the elements of comparable replacement housing

Calculate replacement housing payments for owners and tenants

Explain replacement housing of last resort

Compute residential and non-residential moving costs

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Federal, State, and local public agencies, FHWA personnel, and other interested persons.

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SESSION INFORMATION:

The National Highway Institute (NHI) has been accredited as an Authorized Provider
by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
In obtaining this accreditation, NHI has demonstrated that it complies with the
ANSI/IACET Standard which is recognized internationally as a standard of good practice.
As a result of their Authorized Provider status, NHI is authorized to offer IACET CEUs
for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.